Job-Specific Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the India Country Director of the Mittal Institute (MI), the Program Coordinator will be responsible for the following broad roles:

• Leading in development of events, conferences, seminars and other programs, related to the Institute’s programs in India; Assisting in planning and execution of logistics to ensure successful implementation of programming.
• Taking the lead in managing operations for the India Fellows program which may include manging the application process and review, managing all travel and orientation logistics and assisting with follow-up on invoices and any costs related to the program.
• Coordinating and providing high-level logistical and administrative support for MI projects across India both to faculty and their research teams from Harvard and other MI staff;
• Liaising with various stakeholders – including faculty, research assistants, Harvard administrators, local vendors etc – to ensure support is provided as needed;
• Supporting the India team to leverage growth and connecting with the larger goals of the Institute in India

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of work experience handling administrative office work in a non-profit setting.

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s Degree preferred. 
• Experience in an academic setting strongly preferred. 
• Must possess strong English and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and be able to multi-task in a small team, with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Positive and outgoing attitude.
• Experience with Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office, Adobe In Design, and knowledge of WordPress preferred. 
• The candidate should be flexible to work with colleagues in different time zones
• Customer service orientation with excellent organizational, logistical, and time management capabilities. 
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and follow-through are essential, along with the ability to meet deadlines. 
• Ability to work some nights and weekends required.

Additional Information:

• This will be an international position, based in Delhi, India, and employed by Harvard Global Research Support Centre India -- an affiliate of Harvard University.
• Harvard Global Research Support Centre India offers a Benefits Package that includes life, medical, and accident insurance.
• We are unable to provide any relocation assistance.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in India.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• This is a one year term position.

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